6.3 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand

"A very strong magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 431 km (268 mi) from New Zealand in the late afternoon at 7.43 pm local time (GMT +12). The quake had a moderate depth of 226 km (140 mi) and was felt widely in the area." VD

5.6 Earthquake - 15 km south of Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit 14.7 km (9 mi) away from Hicks Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand, in the evening at 8.35 pm local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +12). The quake had a shallow depth of 53 km (33 mi) and was felt widely in the area. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

5.8 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 150 km northeast of Raoul Island, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 143 km (89 mi) from

New Zealand in the afternoon at 5.08 pm local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.9 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 162 km northeast of Raoul Island, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 155 km (96 mi) from

New Zealand in the morning at 10.27 am local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.9 Earthquake - 42 km north of Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit 42 km (26 mi) away from Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand, in the evening at 9.14 pm local time (Pacific/Auckland GMT +12). The quake had a moderate depth of 76 km (47 mi) and was felt over a large region." VD

5.8 Earthquake - New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 326 km (203 mi) from New Zealand in the morning at 10.57 am local time (GMT -12). The quake had a great depth of 340 km (211 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

6.0 Earthquake - Auckland Islands, New Zealand

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the Tasman Sea 172 km (107 mi) from New Zealand in the morning at 11.44 am local time (GMT +11). The quake had a very shallow depth of 13.7 km (8 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.3 Earthquake - Kermadec Islands Region

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 238 km (148 mi)

from New Zealand in the evening at 8.53 pm local time (GMT -12). The quake had a shallow depth of 41 km (26 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.6 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 322 km south of Raoul Island, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 187 km (116 mi) from New Zealand late in the evening at 11.46 pm local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.8 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 143 km northeast of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 112 km (70 mi) from

New Zealand in the evening at 8.00 pm local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The earthquake was felt over a large region.. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

5.4 Earthquake - South of the Kermadec Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 209 km (130 mi) from New Zealand in the early morning at 6.29 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a very shallow depth of 11.4 km (7 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.3 Earthquake - Marlborough, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit 1,264 km (785 mi) away from Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand, in the early morning at 4.03 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a very shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.2 Earthquake - South of Kermadec Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 343 km (213 mi)
from New Zealand at 10:56 GMT. The quake had a very shallow depth of 31 km (19 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.9 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, Gisborne, 314 km south of Raoul Island, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 175 km (109 mi) from Gisborne, New Zealand, late in the evening at 10.47 pm local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

6.0 Earthquake - South of the Kermadec Islands

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 188 km (117 mi) from Gisborne, New Zealand, in the early morning of Friday, Apr 17, 2026 at 1.30 am local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.5 Earthquake - South of the Kermadec Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 176 km (109 mi)
from New Zealand in the early morning at 1.22 am local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.2 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 351 km (218 mi)

from New Zealand in the late afternoon at 6.26 pm local time (GMT -12). The quake had a very shallow depth of 32 km (20 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.5 Earthquake - South of the Kermadec Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 262 km (163 mi)

from New Zealand in the morning at 11.51 am local time (GMT +12). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.3 Earthquake - South Pacific Ocean, 241 km south of Stewart Island, Southland, New Zealand

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 105 km (65 mi) from New Zealand in the early morning at 12.55 am local time (GMT +13). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow
.The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

5.0 Earthquake - Kermadec Islands

"A strong magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred in the South Pacific Ocean 126 km (78 mi) from Gisborne, New Zealand, in the early morning at 3.51 am local time (GMT +12). The quake had a great depth of 314 km (195 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD